RIVERSIDE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

riverside.rochesterschools.org/

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Central Elementary, located at 506 5th Ave SE in Rochester, Minnesota, is a public school within the Rochester Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to educational excellence, Riverside Central focuses on preparing students for success by utilizing research-based instructional strategies and providing resources tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of learners.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Riverside Central Elementary prides itself on cultivating a welcoming school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services designed to enrich the student experience and ensure that every child feels valued. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, mission, or enrollment procedures can visit the official district website at [http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us/](http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us/).

417

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERSIDE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	97
Black	94
Asian	24
Two or More	65
American Indian	4

White
133 (31.9 %)
Hispanic
97 (23.3 %)
Black
94 (22.5 %)
Two or More
65 (15.6 %)
Asian
24 (5.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-3700
Website:	http://riverside.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVERSIDE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVERSIDE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	48.7%
Male	214	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)